The Lookout (2007)
Crime, Drama, Thriller |
The Lookout is a American crime film written and directed by Scott Frank, in his directorial debut and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, and Isla Fisher.
The Lookout was produced by Birnbaum/Barber, Laurence Mark Productions, Parkes/MacDonald Productions, Spyglass Entertainment, and Miramax Films. Miramax distributes the film in the United States, and Buena Vista International elsewhere.
Driving at night with his lights off, high school sports star Chris Pratt crashes into a combine stalled on the road. Two of his passengers are killed, while he and his girlfriend Kelly survive. The crash leaves Chris with lasting mental impairments, including anterograde amnesia and anger management issues.
Four years later, Chris takes classes to learn new skills, including the simple sequencing of daily tasks to compensate for his inability to remember, and keeps notes to himself in a small notebook. Challenged by a tough case manager to build a life despite his injuries, he is emotionally supported by his roommate, a blind man named Lewis, but receives only financial support from his wealthy family. Chris works nights cleaning a small-town bank, and his only friend besides Lewis is Ted, a Sheriff’s Deputy who checks in on Chris regularly. Chris repeatedly tries to convince the bank’s manager, Mr. Tuttle, to allow him to apply for a teller job, to no avail.
Director: Scott Frank
Writer: Scott Frank
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode, Isla Fisher, Carla Gugino, Bruce McGill, Alberta Watson
Cast:
| Joseph Gordon-Levitt | … | Chris Pratt |
| Jeff Daniels | … | Lewis |
| Matthew Goode | … | Gary Spargo |
| Isla Fisher | … | Luvlee |
| Carla Gugino | … | Janet |
| Bruce McGill | … | Robert Pratt |
| Alberta Watson | … | Barbara Pratt |
| Alex Borstein | … | Mrs. Lange |
| Sergio Di Zio | … | Deputy Ted |
| David Huband | … | Mr. Tuttle |
| Laura Vandervoort | … | Kelly |
| Greg Dunham | … | Bone |
| Morgan Kelly | … | Marty |
| Aaron Berg | … | Cork |
| Tinsel Korey | … | Maura |
| Suzanne Kelly | … | Nina |
| Brian Edward Roach | … | Danny (as Brian Roach) |
| Martin Roach | … | Loan Officer |
| Ofield Williams | … | Reggie |
| Julie Pederson | … | Attractive Woman in Bar |
| Stephen Eric McIntyre | … | Bartender |
| Janaya Stephens | … | Alison Pratt |
| Marc Devigne | … | Cameron Pratt |
| Courtney-Jane White | … | Cameron’s Girlfriend (as Courtney Jane-White) |
| Thanya Romero | … | Maid |
| Paul Christie | … | Jonathan |
| Tracy Beemer | … | Woman Reading at Bar (as Tracy McMahon) |
| Gordie Farrell | … | Motorcycle Couple |
| Toni Reimer | … | Motorcycle Couple |
| Ted Felbel | … | Elderly Man with Walker |
| Charles Crossin | … | Department Store Clerk |
| Chuck Robinson | … | Farmer on Thresher |
| Kalyn Bomback | … | Waitress |
| John Bluethner | … | State Trooper |
| Leslie Bais | … | Ted’s Wife |
| Harry Nelken | … | Taxi Driver |
| Andrew Degryse | … | Goalie (uncredited) |
| Shailee Ferguson | … | BGP (uncredited) |
| Kevin Michayluk | … | State Trooper (uncredited) |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia